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The Malwa Sultanate was a late medieval kingdom in the Malwa region, covering the present day Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and south-eastern Rajasthan from 1401 to 1562. It was founded by Dilawar Khan, who following Timur's invasion and the disintegration of the Delhi Sultanate, in 1401, made Malwa an independent realm.
Learn about the Malwa Sultanate, a medieval Islamic kingdom in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Find out its founder, Ghurid and Khilji dynasties, major sultans, events, and art and architecture.
- The founder of the Malwa Sultanate was Dilawar Khan Ghuri. He established an independent kingdom from Delhi Sultanate in 1402 AD.
- The military commander of Akbar’s army in the battle of Sarangpur was Adham Khan and Pir Mohammad Khan.
- The Tomb of Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati was located in Sarangpur, Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh.
- The tomb of Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati was built by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD.
- Allauddin Khilji of the Khilji dynasty was the 1st Islamic ruler of Malwa. He killed Malwa King Malhardev and his military commander Koka in 1305 A...
Learn about the rulers of the Malwa Sultanate, a medieval Islamic dynasty in India, from 1401 to 1562. See their names, reigns, dynasties, and family tree.
Royal TitlePersonal NameReignSultan سلطانDilawar Khan Ghuri دلاور خان ...1401–1406Sultan سلطانHusam-ud-Din Hoshang Shah حسام الدین ...1406–1435Sultan سلطانTaj-ud-Din Muhammad Shah تاج الدین محمد ...1435–1436Sultan سلطانAla-ud-Din Mahmud Shah I علاؤالدین محمود ...1436–1469A medieval kingdom in Central India ruled by the Paramara dynasty and later by the Delhi Sultanate. Learn about its history, expansion, decline, and cultural achievements.
Malwa Sultanate, a Medieval Age Muslim Kingdom, notable for Sultani legacy and glorious history. The region was once a part of the Delhi Sultanate. How Malwa became an independent Sultanate from the most dominant Sultanate of 14th century is indeed a remarkable history.
- Manas Dutta
The Malwa Sultanate was a late medieval kingdom in the Malwa region, covering the present day Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and south-eastern Rajasthan from 1401 to 1562. It was founded by Dilawar Khan, who following Timur's invasion and the disintegration of the Delhi Sultanate, in 1401, made Malwa an independent realm.
A chapter from a book on negotiating Mughal law in central India, tracing the political geography and history of Malwa region from the thirteenth to the nineteenth century. It explores the role of landlords, scribes, and commercial and military routes in shaping the region's identity and conflicts.
